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Faculty Development Committee
Mission: The faculty development committee facilitates, advocates, and provides opportunities and resources for faculty enrichment across the university.

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  • Responsibilities and Functions of FDC
  • Members of the FDC (list of current members)
  • FDC Chair
  • FDC Members
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    Responsibilities and Functions of the FDC
    • Review proposals and make recommendations to the provost on applications for: 
      • Faculty Enrichment Summer Stipends
      • Faculty Renewal Leaves
      • Presidential Fund for Professional Development
    • Plan and carry out the spring pre-session conference in collaboration with the Adams Center and the Provost.
    • Assist the Executive Director of the Adams Center and the Provost in identifying faculty enrichment needs.

    FDC Meetings

    Meetings, as needed, may be called by a chair of the FDC or the director of faculty enrichment, as appropriate to the purpose of the meeting.

     

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    Members of the FDC
    Mark McCallon

    Co-Chair, The Library

    KB Massingill

    Co-Chair, The Adams Center

    Brian Cavitt

    College of Arts and Sciences

    Mike Wiggins

    College of Arts and Sciences

    Jeff Wherry

    College of Arts and Sciences

    Sheila Jones

    College of Education and Human Services 

    Tim Sensing

    College of Biblical Studies

    Curtis Clements

    College of Business Administration

    Members of FDC


    The FDC ideally consists of 8 members:

    • 3 representing CAS
    • 1 representing CBS
    • 1 representing COBA
    • 1 representing CEHS
    • 1 Director of Faculty Enrichment (co-chair)
    • 1 representing the Library/PHSSN

     

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    Qualifications of FDC Chair

    The Director of Faculty Enrichment co-chairs the faculty development committee.  This co-chair from the Adams Center votes only to break a tie.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead in carrying out programs of the FDC.
    • Convene the FDC to carry out committee functions; chair such meetings.
    • Ensure follow-up on meetings, programs.
    • Participate in national and regional faculty enrichment organizations.
    • Lead in developing new initiatives for faculty enrichment.

     

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    Qualifications of FDC Members

    Members are advocates for faculty enrichment university-wide, generating participation and interest among the faculty they represent. They should be full-time tenured faculty holding rank of assistant or higher.

    Selection

    Chairs recommend to deans two names for each position in their college. Deans confer with the Provost on appointments.

    Term of Office

    The term of office is three years.

    Responsibilities

    • Meet when the FDC is convened.
    • Advocate, promote faculty enrichment efforts of the FDC in your college.
    • Assist in carrying out all programs and responsibilities of the FDC.

    FDC Member Profile

    The faculty development committee is comprised of faculty who are recognized by colleagues as outstanding teachers and scholars; innovative in the classroom and effective in producing learning; current in their own disciplines and broadly knowledgeable of other disciplines; creative thinkers and resourceful problem solvers; diplomatic and maintaining good rapport with faculty university-wide; influential leaders, instrumental in involving others and affecting change in pursuit of excellence.

     

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